Skilled Trades
Career Guide

Careers in the skilled trades are in high demand. Use this guide to learn more about the industry, or to learn how to hatch a student or entry level job in the skilled trades.

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Skilled Trades Average Starting Salaries

Plumber

Vancouver, BC

$47,408

Calgary, AB

$51,020

Toronto, ON

$47,480

Montreal, QC

$44,446

Aircraft Mechanic

Vancouver, BC

$45,048

Calgary, AB

$48,871

Toronto, ON

$45,626

Montreal, QC

$42,636

Machinist

Vancouver, BC

$38,942

Calgary, AB

$42,597

Toronto, ON

$41,196

Montreal, QC

$37,335

Welder

Vancouver, BC

$46,249

Calgary, AB

$60,626

Toronto, ON

$46,409

Montreal, QC

$44,391

Considering a career in Skilled Trades?

The skilled trades offers students and grads limitless opportunities for growth and success. There is a lot of variety within the industry, from the culinary arts to construction, which means student and grads heading into the industry can pursue a path that fits their unique interests.

Skilled trade occupations are some of the best paid available and offer a lot of flexibility for young people.

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